Matt Duchene, Avs forward, a quarterfinalist in NHL 15 cover vote

Matt Duchene (9) of the Colorado Avalanche keeps his balance after taking contact from Ryan Johansen (19) of the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period of action. The Colorado Avalanche hosted the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Pepsi Center on Dec. 31, 2013. (AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Duchene is one of eight quarterfinalists in the cover vote for NHL 15.

Duchene, 23, is coming off his best season in the NHL, tallying 23 goals and 47 assists in 71 games. He is facing off against St. Louis right wing T.J. Oshie.

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